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Nervous system PPT lesson

Nervous system PPT lesson

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Science

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11th Grade

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Easy

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NGSS
HS-LS1-3

Standards-aligned

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Kirk Minton

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107 Slides • 26 Questions

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Which of the following is a primary function of the nervous system?

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Transmitting signals between different parts of the body

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Producing hormones for growth

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Digesting food

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Filtering waste from the blood

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Open Ended

Why is understanding the nervous system important for studying human anatomy and physiology?

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Which components make up the nervous system, and what is its primary function in the body?

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Brain, spinal column, and nerves; master controlling and communicating system

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Heart, lungs, and blood vessels; circulatory system

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Bones, muscles, and joints; support and movement

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Stomach, intestines, and liver; digestion

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Fill in the Blank

Fill in the blank: The central nervous system consists of the brain and ___.

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Which of the following statements about afferent and efferent neurons are correct?

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Afferent neurons carry impulses toward the CNS.

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Efferent neurons carry impulses away from the CNS.

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Somatic afferent fibers transmit impulses from visceral organs to the brain.

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Efferent neurons cause movement by transmitting impulses to muscles and glands.

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Which part of the nervous system is responsible for subconscious control of smooth muscle, cardiac muscle, and glands?

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Somatic nervous system

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Autonomic nervous system

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Central nervous system

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Peripheral nervous system

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Compare and contrast the somatic nervous system and the autonomic nervous system in terms of control and function.

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Which division of the nervous system is responsible for the 'fight or flight' response and what are some of its effects on the body?

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Sympathetic nervous system; increases heart rate and dilates pupils

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Parasympathetic nervous system; promotes digestion

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Central nervous system; controls reflexes

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Somatic nervous system; controls voluntary muscles

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Which of the following statements about the parasympathetic nervous system is correct?

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It is most active during stress and danger.

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It is known as the 'resting and digesting system.'

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It increases heart rate and dilates pupils.

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It is responsible for voluntary muscle movement.

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Fill in the blank: The two main divisions of the autonomic nervous system are the sympathetic division and the ___ division.

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Which of the following are effector organs of the autonomic nervous system?

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Smooth muscle

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Glands

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Cardiac muscle

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Skeletal muscle

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Open Ended

What are the two principal cell types of the nervous system, and what are their main functions?

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Multiple Choice

Which supporting cell in the CNS is responsible for monitoring the health of neurons?

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Microglia

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Ependymal cells

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Oligodendrocytes

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Schwann cells

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Fill in the Blank

Oligodendrocytes produce fatty insulating coverings called ___ sheaths.

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of neuroglia in the PNS?

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Able to transmit nerve impulses

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Resemble neurons structurally

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Never lose their ability to divide

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Include Schwann and satellite cells

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Open Ended

Explain the differences between Schwann cells and satellite cells in the peripheral nervous system (PNS).

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Which of the following are functions of the myelin sheath?

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Protect the axon

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Increase the speed of nerve impulse transmission

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Monitor the health of neurons

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Electrically insulate fibers from one another

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Open Ended

Describe the structure and main functions of a neuron.

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Which of the following best describes the two main types of neuron processes?

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Axons and dendrites

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Nucleus and axon hillock

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Schwann cells and nodes of Ranvier

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Nissl bodies and nucleolus

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What is the primary function of dendrites in motor neurons?

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Receive incoming messages and convey them toward the cell body

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Transmit impulses away from the cell body

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Store neurotransmitters

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Provide metabolic support for the neuron

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Which of the following statements about axons of motor neurons are correct?

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They usually have only one unbranched axon per neuron

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Axon terminals contain vesicles with neurotransmitters

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They are the receptive regions of the neuron

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They arise from the axon hillock

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Explain how multiple sclerosis (MS) affects nerve function and what symptoms might result from this condition.

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Fill in the Blank

Bundles of nerve fibers running through the CNS are called ___.

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Which type of neuron transmits impulses toward the CNS?

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Sensory (afferent) neuron

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Motor (efferent) neuron

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Association neuron

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Effector neuron

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Open Ended

Reflecting on today's lesson, what is one question you still have about the nervous system or its disorders?

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Multiple Choice

What are the main structures of the nervous system as shown in the diagram?

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Brain, sensory receptor, spinal cord, nerves

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Heart, lungs, veins, arteries

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Stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas

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Bones, muscles, joints, ligaments

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